U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang and The Princess & the Frog.
PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children. Parents ought to think carefully before letting them watch. Examples of PG films are How to Train Your Dragon and Tooth Fairy.
12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Examples, both of which were certified 12A for cinema, includeIron Man 2 and Avatar.
12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under 12s if they choose, so long as they go with them! Examples include Iron Man 2 and Avatar.
15 means that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy or rent a 15 rated DVD, video or game.
18 means that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or over). Only adults are allowed to view an 18 rated film at the cinema or rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or game.
In a documentary, filmed in 3D, that shows all the weird and wonderful creatures that exist beneath the surface of the ocean around the reefs of Indonesia and Australia, brightly coloured fish dart in and out of the coral and Sea Lion pups swim out of the screen, nudging up to the camera.
'Under The Sea 3D' is a documentary that shows all the weird and wonderful creatures that exist beneath the surface of the ocean around the reefs of Indonesia and Australia. It was passed 'U' and considered to contain no material likely to offend or harm.
The film does, however, contain some very mild references to mating when the audience are introduced to the giant Cuttlefish. This was not though considered inappropriate for very young viewers. Similarly, one or two mildly surprising moments when larger fish spring out from hiding to gobble up a smaller fish were not thought shocking in a way that would frighten small children. The film is then considered wholly suitable for a universal audience.
'U' stands for Universal, which means that we think the film is suitable for audiences aged four or older.
